A compilation of letters originally written to her mother over the course of two and a half years, Catharine Parr Traill’s The Backwoods of Canada is an intimate and telling look at pioneer life in Upper Canada. Originally published in 1836, Traill’s memoir details her journey with genuine charm and good cheer, even during difficult times. Thanks to its remarkable observations on Canadian class and economy, Traill’s story remains an important and essential telling of Canadian history. HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.

Catharine Parr Strickland Traill (1802-1899) emigrated from Great Britain to Upper Canada in 1832 with her husband Thomas Traill, a retired army officer. The Backwoods of Canada (1836), Catharine1s epistolary narrative based on her experiences in the country north of Peterborough in the years immediately following her arrival in North America, is an important record of nineteenth-century pioneering and a rich personal memoir of a woman. It has become a foundation work of Canadian Iiterature.

Catharine Parr Strickland Traill (1802-1899) emigrated from Great Britain to Upper Canada in 1832 with her husband Thomas Traill, a retired army officer. The Backwoods of Canada (1836), Catharine1s epistolary narrative based on her experiences in the country north of Peterborough in the years immediately following her arrival in North America, is an important record of nineteenth-century pioneering and a rich personal memoir of a woman. It has become a foundation work of Canadian Iiterature.

The toils, troubles, and satisfactions of pioneer life are recorded with charm and vivacity in this portrayal of pioneer life by Catharine Parr Traill, who, like her sister Susanna Moodie, left the comforts of genteel English society for the rigours of a new, young land.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1838.

"The Backwoods of Canada" is a captivating memoir written by Catharine Parr Traill, offering a firsthand account of her experiences as a settler in the Canadian wilderness. Through engaging prose, Traill recounts the challenges and triumphs she faced as she and her family established a new life in the backwoods. She vividly describes the rugged landscapes, the harsh climate, and the daily struggles of survival, including building a log cabin, clearing land, and growing crops. Traill's detailed observations of the natural environment, the indigenous people she encounters, and the hardships of pioneer life offer readers a unique glimpse into the realities of early Canadian settlement. "The Backwoods of Canada" is not only a personal narrative but also a valuable historical document, shedding light on the hardships and resilience of the early settlers and the transformative power of the Canadian wilderness. Traill's work continues to be celebrated for its literary merit, providing readers with an engaging and insightful perspective on the pioneer experience in 19th-century Canada.